Full Professor of Biochemistry

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences at the University of Bayreuth is currently seeking to appoint a

at salary grade W3 to commence on or after 01.04.2027. This is a permanent civil service position.

The future incumbent will be responsible for representing current research topics on the structure, molecular function, and mechanisms of biomacromolecules, incorporating modern biochemical and structural biology methods (e.g., cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, or single-molecule techniques) and will be internationally recognized for their own research activities. Cooperation within the University of Bayreuth’s existing research institutes and networks, in particular the Bayreuth Centre for Molecular Biosciences, “Molecules, Life & AI”, and “Polymers & Interfaces”, as well as the associated research groups, and a willingness to advance coordinated projects are expected. In teaching, he/she should represent the subject of biochemistry in its entirety in the bachelor's programme Biochemistry, the master's programme Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and other relevant programmes at the University of Bayreuth. The ability to teach in English and German is expected.

In addition to the general legal requirements, prerequisites for this position are a university degree, a doctoral degree, proven excellence in teaching, and a post-doctoral qualification to teach at a professorial level (Habilitation). Alternatively, evidence of equivalent scholarly achievement, for example as a junior professor or in a non-university environment, will also be considered. Only applicants who are 51 years of age or younger can be hired as civil servants. Exceptions will only be made if there are urgent reasons for doing so (Art. 60 para 3 BayHIG).

The University of Bayreuth views the diversity of its staff as an asset and is expressly committed to the goal of gender equality. Female scholars and any persons who can help make the research and teaching profile of the university more diverse are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with children are highly welcome. The University of Bayreuth is a member of the best practice club Family at University, and it offers “dual career support” for career-oriented partners of highly qualified employees. In addition, an extended audit conducted by the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) returned a favourable review for the University of Bayreuth’s commitment to internationalization. All qualifications being equal, applicants with disabilities will be given priority.

Applications (CV including a list of publications, list of courses taught, experience obtaining external funding, research plan, as well as copies of certificates and diplomas) are to be addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Chemistry & Earth Sciences and submitted via https://uni-bayreuth.berufungsportal.de by 10.04.2026. 

Applicants are welcome to direct questions and requests for further information to the Dean at dekanat.bcg@uni-bayreuth.de. Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.